Provstgaard’s Lazio Rise Could Earn First Denmark Call Up

From a quiet arrival to becoming one of Lazio’s most discussed defenders, Oliver Provstgaard is starting to look like a real story of momentum. The Dane has been playing regularly in recent weeks and, even with Lazio’s results not always matching the performances, he has been one of the brighter notes in Maurizio Sarri’s back line.

The 0 to 0 draw away to Cagliari Calcio was another milestone in his development. It was his fourth consecutive Serie A start, and it underlined how quickly he has climbed the internal ladder at S.S. Lazio. Overall this season, he has been used 14 times, with six starts, a jump that reflects both Sarri’s growing trust and the defender’s ability to stay composed under pressure.

That increased visibility is now travelling beyond Italy. Reports in Italy suggest Provstgaard has attracted attention back home, with Denmark coach Brian Riemer potentially considering him for the next squad. Riemer has been in charge since 2024 and will soon name his group for a decisive March international break.

Denmark’s immediate focus is the World Cup play off route. The first task is a semi final against North Macedonia national football team, and if they win, they would move into a final against the winner of Czechia versus the Republic of Ireland national football team tie. Riemer has already spoken about preparing primarily for North Macedonia while also studying the potential opponents in the other match up.

For Provstgaard, the national team angle would be huge because it could represent his first senior call up, a reward for a run of performances that has turned him from a low profile option into a defender with genuine momentum. If Sarri continues to hand him minutes and starts, the next few weeks could decide whether this Lazio spell becomes the platform for his breakthrough moment with Denmark.